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SIDELINE-2-SIDELINE: Rookie of the Week

2008-11-26 16:00:00

After a phenomenal debut season, Prechae Rodriguez took on a new challenge in Grey Cup week and staff writer Justin Boone caught up with the East Division Rookie of the Year to find out how it went
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SIDELINE-2-SIDELINE: Week 18

2008-10-28 23:00:00

Ticats kicker Nick Setta gives back to the community, J.P Bekasiak has some choice words for his semi-final opponent, and a Vanier Cup update
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SIDELINE-2-SIDELINE: Week 17

2008-10-21 23:00:00

Staff writer Justin Boone takes a look at some of the numbers surrounding the Ticats this year, breaks down the return of a group of former Tabbies, and keeps an eye on what's happening in the CIS 
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SIDELINE-2-SIDELINE: Week 16

2008-10-14 23:00:00

With the elections over, it's time to place your vote for the Ticats who deserve spots on the 2008 All-Star team, as well as take a look at the top teams in Canadian College football as the Vanier Cup approaches 
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SIDELINE-2-SIDELINE: Week 15

2008-10-07 23:00:00

Staff writer Justin Boone points out the most dangerous member of the Ticats defensive attack, and takes a look at other stories from last week's big win

Life of Lancaster

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LIFE OF LANCASTER: Winning Early

2008-07-10 11:30:00

Ron Lancaster discusses the importance of winning early in the season to set the stage for the year
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LIFE OF LANCASTER: THE END OF CAMP

2008-06-19 15:23:00

You spend an entire off-season looking forward to training camp because that’s when you get a chance to assess the players you’ve signed, get the coaching staff all together, and get all the organizational stuff done.
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LIFE OF LANCASTER: BACK IN THE BOOTH

2008-06-12 15:04:00

Tonight, the Ticats get back down to business with their pre-season opener. Last year I enjoyed the game from the press box, even though I wasn’t considered a member of the media.

LIFE OF LANCASTER: TIGERTOWN MOMENT

2008-05-29 14:51:00

There’s this contest going on right now asking fans to write in with their favourite memory from all their years following the Ticats. It got me to wondering which instance stood out for me during my time with the Tabbies.
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LIFE OF LANCASTER: Training Camp

2008-05-22 10:00:00

With the next month dedicated to training camp, Ron Lancaster explains the benefits of veteran experience in the pre-season

Mailbag

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Caretaker Mailbag

2008-09-29 23:00:00

In this edition of the Mailbag, Bob Young sits down to answer some of your fan e-mails addressing a new stadium, which CFL executive brings the most to the table at league meetings, the notion of trying to buy a Grey Cup, and more...
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Monday Mailbag: August 11

2008-08-11 14:00:00

Plenty of enthusiasm after last Thursday's win, mixed with some curiosity about Ticats TV Live and Ticats Ambush in this week Mailbag
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Monday Mailbag: August 4

2008-08-04 19:10:00

Staff writer Justin Boone fields questions from fans regarding the current spirits of the team and some thoughts on the uniforms
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Monday Mailbag: July 14

2008-07-14 14:00:00

Thoughts on the new website, the Ticats close loss to Saskatchewan, and the characters you'll hear on the Casey Printers show as fans react in this week's mailbag
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Monday Mailbag: July 7

2008-07-07 14:30:00

Staff writer Justin Boone responds to fan e-mails after the Ticats Week Two win

My Hometown

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MY HOMETOWN: Ryan Glasper

2008-09-10 22:00:00

In his second season with the Black and Gold, Ryan Glasper found a way to deal with something he was missing from his hometown in Connecticut
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MY HOMETOWN: Marko Cavka

2008-07-23 23:00:00

Growing up in a small town in California, Marko Cavka departed the close-knit community of Cyrpus to eventually become an invaluable part of TigerTown
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MY HOMETOWN: Kori Dickerson

2008-07-17 17:00:00

It's been a one-way street from Los Angeles to TigerTown for defensive end Kori Dickerson
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My Hometown: Jeff Piercy

2008-07-09 18:00:00

Fullback Jeff Piercy reminisces about his hometown as he prepares to face the team from his former province

What's in a Number?

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What's In A Number: Robinson/Thompson/Tisdale

2008-10-10 11:00:00

Three members of the Ticats starting secondary, including safety Rontarius Robinson and halfbacks Chris Thompson and Geoff Tisdale, share their stories on how they came to choose their jersey numbers
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What's In A Number: Hage/Thomas/ Dyakowski/Hudson

2008-10-03 14:00:00

Find out who inspired Marwan Hage's 62, why Charles Thomas wanted an eligible number, and the odd way Peter Dyakowski came up with his 67 jersey
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What's In A Number: Bauman/Anthony/Siskowic

2008-09-12 10:00:00

Find out which three individuals inspired Chris Bauman, Cornelius Anthony and Cameron Siskowic to choose their Ticats jersey numbers
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What’s In A Number: Loescher/Collins/Patrick/Lewis

2008-09-05 10:00:00

Four members of the defensive line explain how they ended up with their numbers, including Nautyn McLay-Loescher who's preparing to face his old club this week, the B.C. Lions
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What’s In A Number: Williams/Mariuz/Robichaud

2008-08-29 14:00:00

Find out the inspiration behind the jersey numbers of these three Tiger-Cats, who have played on both sides of the Ticats and Argos rivalry

My TigerTown Moment

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MFTM: Alex Warbeck

2008-11-05 11:00:00

After hundreds of submissions and a season of stories, the fans made their choice for the winner of the My Favourite TigerTown Moment contest... Alex Warbeck
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My Favourite TigerTown Moment: Finalists

2008-10-15 14:00:00

After hundreds of submissions, five finalists remain, and now you have a chance to vote for who will win the My Favourite TigerTown Moment Contest
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MFTM: Nick Villeneuve and Pete Bissonnette

2008-09-27 23:00:00

Two fans share their unforgettable experience at Ivor Wynne Stadium that saw a Ticats win and an unexpected photo that will last forever
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MFTM: Alex Warbeck

2008-09-20 14:00:00

One fan shares a few of his Favourite TigerTown Moments, including the most recent and most significant involving his kids in Calgary
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MFTM: Paul Edwards

2008-09-13 23:00:00

With several moments to choose from over his years in TigerTown, Paul Edwards describes the one that stands above all

Community

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Ticats Spreading Holiday Cheer

2008-12-16 10:15:00

With the holiday season upon us, members of the Ticats organization have been keeping busy in the off-season by taking part in a variety of community events across TigerTown
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Holiday Photo Day With Stripes

2008-11-27 16:00:00

On December 13, Stripes will be bringing his own brand of Christmas cheer to the TigerTown Store along with members of the Ticats Cheerleaders, giving fans a chance to come down and get their Holiday Photo taken
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The Tiger-Cats Student Athletic Award

2008-10-21 15:00:00

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, in association with the Education Foundation of Niagara and the Niagara District School Board, have awarded the first ever Tiger-Cats Student Athletic Award, which will be presented at this Friday's game at Ivor Wynne Stadium
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Ticats TV: Hage's Heroes

2008-10-14 13:00:00

Ride along with Ticats centre Marwan Hage, as he delivers Thanksgiving dinner to 1,000 families in Hamilton thanks to his community program, Hage's Heroes
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Hage Delivering To The Community

2008-10-09 10:00:00

This Saturday, Ticats centre Marwan Hage will take part in a food share program as part of his Hage's Heroes community initiative

Ticats TV

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TICATS TV: Triathlon Final

2008-11-28 09:45:00

Watch Quarterback Richie Williams battle offensive lineman Peter Dyakowski in the Ticats TV Triathlon final
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TICATS TV LIVE: Press Conference

2008-10-27 11:00:00

Watch the Hamilton Tiger-Cats press conference today on Ticats TV LIVE at approximately 3:00 p.m.
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TICATS TV: State Of The Ticats With Bob O'Billovich

2008-10-02 10:05:00

Ticats TV sits down with general manager Bob O'Billovich to discuss the latest developments with the Black and Gold's roster and more...
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Ticats Triathlon: Gordon vs Bradley

2008-09-15 13:56:00

Watch two members of the Tiger-Cats secondary, Lawrence Gordon and Jykine Bradley, go head-to-head in the latest Ticats Triathlon on Ticats TV
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TICATS TV: Triathlon #3

2008-09-03 16:20:00

Watch as sophomore offensive lineman J.P. Bekasiak and rookie linebacker Nick Kordic compete in diving, swimming, and frisbee golf in the latest Ticats Triathlon

Draft Q&A

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Draft Q&A with... Samuel Giguere

2008-04-29 11:00:00

Although he was recently signed by the Indianapolis Colts, Sherbrooke's star receiver still remains one of the CFL draft's top prospects
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Draft Q&A with Mike Bradwell

2008-04-28 16:00:00

McMaster's own Mike Bradwell talks about how he discovered the game of football and where he thinks he's going in Wednesday's draft
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Draft Q&A with Daryl Stephenson

2008-04-28 11:00:00

With early comparisons to Jesse Lumsden, Windsor's star running back is hoping to have similar success in his CFL career
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Draft Q&A with Dimitri Tsoumpas

2008-04-26 11:00:00

At 6-foot-4, 315-pounds, the top offensive lineman in this year's draft is ready to hear his name called and get his pro career started
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Draft Q&A with Justin Shaw

2008-04-23 15:00:00

After capping off his college career with a Vanier Cup, the second of Manitoba's star defensive linemen shares his thoughts with Ticats.ca

Full archive

Training Camp Report

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Ticats vs. Argos: Game Reactions

2008-06-20 10:00:00

If history is any indication of the future, then maybe the Tiger-Cats should have thrown Thursday night’s game in Toronto.
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Stuck In The Middle With You

2008-06-18 08:00:00

As a member of the Ticats offensive line, standing in the face of an oncoming pass rush is where you make your living. It’s your comfort zone.
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Second Time Around

2008-06-09 20:00:00

Practice began with sunny skies and sweltering heat, on Sunday, as fans were given a chance to see a very early version of the 2008 roster in action at the annual Black and Gold Day.
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A Shot In The Arm

2008-06-05 20:00:00

“That’s Danny McManus!” exclaimed a surprised fan perched in the stands at Ticats training camp.
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On The Clock

2008-06-04 20:00:00

What a difference a year makes. Spirits around the Ticats locker room, which is temporarily located at McMaster, are overflowing with optimism for the coming season.